Electric Vehicle Readiness

Getting the Region Ready for Electric Vehicles

People in the central Puget Sound region were among the first to drive mainstream electric vehicles. PSRC worked with the state Department of Commerce, local governments and the electric vehicle industry to ensure that charging stations and other infrastructure were accessible and ready to go. Read more about work on Electric Vehicle Model Guidance.

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Electric vehicles can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. The region’s transportation plan, Transportation 2040, includes a greenhouse gas reduction strategy that shows how electric vehicles, combined with other measures, can help the region achieve state and federal climate goals.